Facilities as defined by the Alabama state department of education
The 21st Century library media center provides an atmosphere that is conducive to student learning and allows for safe, flexible, open access for all learners.
Indicators: • Designed to encourage simultaneous use by
large groups, small groups, or individuals.
• Arrangement of the library media center permits
visual control of the entire center.
• Age-appropriate sized and constructed shelving
and seating.
• Proper lighting for designated areas and tasks.
• Infrastructure needed to sustain existing and
emerging technologies.
• Functional circulation area close to the entrance
and easily accessible.
• Attractive, adequately sized signage.
• Aesthetically pleasing arrangement of the library
media center.
• Office space and adequate work areas.
• Accessibility for persons with disabilities in
accordance with Public Law 101-476, Education
of the Handicapped Act Amendments 1990.
• Sufficient temperature and humidity control.
The 21st Century library media center provides an atmosphere that is conducive to student learning and allows for safe, flexible, open access for all learners.
Indicators:
• Designed to encourage simultaneous use by
large groups, small groups, or individuals.
• Arrangement of the library media center permits
visual control of the entire center.
• Age-appropriate sized and constructed shelving
and seating.
• Proper lighting for designated areas and tasks.
• Infrastructure needed to sustain existing and
emerging technologies.
• Functional circulation area close to the entrance
and easily accessible.
• Attractive, adequately sized signage.
• Aesthetically pleasing arrangement of the library
media center.
• Office space and adequate work areas.
• Accessibility for persons with disabilities in
accordance with Public Law 101-476, Education
of the Handicapped Act Amendments 1990.
• Sufficient temperature and humidity control.